Hornets' Wendell Moore: Scores eight points in 15 minutes
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Moore finished Sunday's 93-86 loss to Boston with eight points (3-5 FG, 2-3 3Pt), three rebounds and two assists over 15 minutes.
Moore didn't play much during Sunday's loss to Boston but took advantage of his 15 minutes on the floor by scoring eight points. The Duke product finishes his third season in the NBA averaging 4.2 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game, shooting 46.8 percent from the field and a career-high 34.1 percent from deep.
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Hornets' Wendell Moore: Sees playing time Wednesday
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Moore contributed nine points (4-8 FG, 1-4 3Pt), two rebounds, one assist and one steal in 26 minutes during Wednesday's 126-96 loss to the Raptors.
With the Hornets down several players Wednesday due to a slew of injuries, Moore saw on-court action for the first time since March 30. He managed to lead Charlotte's bench in scoring despite missing three of his four three-point attempts, and he could see some meaningful playing time over the Hornets' final two games of the regular season if they are still short-handed.
The Hornets list Moore as inactive for Wednesday's game against the Pacers.
As a two-way player, Moore is eligible to suit up in just three more games for the Hornets for the rest of the season unless Charlotte upgrades him to a standard deal. The team is likely holding Moore out to preserve his games count, and he'll have to sit out three more times over the Hornets' final six contests after Wednesday.
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Hornets' Wendell Moore: Minimal impact in win
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Moore totaled two points (1-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt), two assists and one rebound in 20 minutes in Thursday's 115-98 win over the Knicks.
Moore played at least 20 minutes for the third consecutive game but contributed sparingly Monday. Since returning from a concussion in early March, he's appeared in seven contests, averaging 4.6 points and 3.0 rebounds in 14.7 minutes per game. The 23-year-old is on a two-way contract but has recently maintained a relatively consistent role as a reserve wing with the injury-depleted Hornets.
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Hornets' Wendell Moore: Cleared to play Monday
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Moore (concussion) is available for Monday's game against the Warriors.
After missing the past two games, Moore has cleared the concussion protocol and will return to Charlotte's lineup Monday. Over his last three games, the 2022 second-rounder averaged 8.0 points, 4.3 rebounds, 0.3 steals and 0.7 three-pointers in 20.4 minutes.
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Hornets' Wendell Moore: Likely to play Monday
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Moore (concussion) is listed as probable for Monday's game against Golden State.
Moore has missed the last two games due to a concussion, and he'll have to clear the league's protocol in order to return Monday. He averaged 6.0 points and 3.5 rebounds over 18.8 minutes per game in his four outings before suffering a concussion.
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Hornets' Wendell Moore: Remaining in concussion protocol
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Moore (concussion) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Wizards.
Moore suffered a concussion during Tuesday's loss to Golden State, and he'll miss a second straight game as a result. He'll need to clear the league's concussion protocol in order to return against the Warriors on Monday. KJ Simpson and Damion Baugh should continue to see a slight uptick in playing time due to Moore's absence.
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Hornets' Wendell Moore: In concussion protocol
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Moore is in concussion protocol and is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against Dallas.
Moore had appeared in each of Charlotte's last four games, averaging 6.0 points, 3.5 rebounds and 0.5 three-pointers in 18.8 minutes per contest. He appears to have entered the protocol at some point after Tuesday's loss to the Warriors, putting his availability for Thursday in jeopardy. Even if he's cleared to play against Dallas, Moore could be headed out of the rotation with DaQuan Jeffries (knee) listed as questionable and perhaps on track to return.
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Hornets' Wendell Moore: Not playing vs. Dallas
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Moore (concussion) is out for Thursday's game against the Mavericks.
Moore notched 12 points and 10 rebounds across 28 minutes in Tuesday's loss to the Warriors, but he landed on the injury report Wednesday with a concussion, and he's not ready to return to action yet. His next chance to suit up will come against the Wizards on Saturday, and his absence could open up bench minutes for players such as Elfrid Payton and KJ Simpson.
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Hornets' Wendell Moore: Pops for double-double in loss
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Moore amassed 12 points (5-8 FG, 2-4 3Pt) and 10 rebounds across 28 minutes during Tuesday's 128-92 loss to the Warriors.
Although Moore's opportunities with the Hornets will be limited due to his contract restrictions, he was able to make a significant impact in the blowout loss. Moore has struggled to find traction at the next level, and Charlotte is the Duke product's third stop over three seasons after being drafted in the first round by Minnesota in 2022.
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Hornets' Wendell Moore: Tallies eight points in blowout
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Moore recorded eight points (4-10 FG, 0-1 FT) and two rebounds over 22 minutes during Saturday's 141-88 loss to the Trail Blazers.
Moore scored at least eight points for just the fourth time all season, making the most of what was an embarrassing loss by the Hornets. Given Moore has played only twice in the past nine games, there is no reason to think this performance will lead to increased opportunity moving forward.
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Wendell Moore: Inks deal with Charlotte
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The Hornets signed Moore to a two-way contract Saturday.
Moore was waived by the Pistons last week but will now split time between the Hornets and their G League affiliate, the Greensboro Swarm. Across 20 NBA appearances in 2024-25, Moore is averaging 3.2 points, 2.2 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 11.0 minutes.
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Wendell Moore: Cut by Detroit
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The Pistons waived Moore on Thursday, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Moore had averaged just 11.0 minutes per game over 20 appearances with the Pistons this season, and his departure won't create an opening in the Detroit rotation. The 2022 first-round pick will hope to latch onto another team elsewhere as a backcourt depth piece.
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Pistons' Wendell Moore: Won't play Friday
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Moore (not with team) will not play Friday against the 76ers.
Moore hasn't been in Detroit's rotation lately. He played a total of four minutes combined in his last two appearances.
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Pistons' Wendell Moore: Moving back to bench role
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Moore is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Timberwolves, Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network reports.
The Pistons will tweak their lineup for this contest and Moore will return to the bench, as Ausar Thompson has entered the lineup. Moore is averaging 4.5 points, 3.2 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 0.7 steals per game off the bench this season.
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Pistons' Wendell Moore: Starting sans Ivey
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Moore will start in Friday's game against the Hornets, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports.
With Jaden Ivey (lower leg) sidelined, Moore will make his first start of the season. The 23-year-old has seen little playing time of late, and in 13 regular-season appearances, he has averaged 4.5 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.4 assists across 14.1 minutes per game.
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Pistons' Wendell Moore: Good to go for Thursday
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Moore (personal) has been removed from the injury report in advance of Thursday's game against Boston.
Moore has seen his career prospectus reborn in Detroit, with his 164 minutes of action already representing a career high for the third-year guard. That being said, Detroit's backcourt will be fully healthy entering Thursday's contest, so Moore is unlikely to take on a relevant role.
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Pistons' Wendell Moore: Not playing Saturday
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Moore (personal) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against New York.
Moore will miss Saturday's game while attending to a personal matter, and his next opportunity to play will be Thursday against the Celtics. Marcus Sasser and Ron Holland should see a slight uptick in playing time due to Moore's absence.
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Pistons' Wendell Moore: Solid outing off bench
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Moore recorded seven points (2-2 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal over 21 minutes during Thursday's 123-121 overtime loss to Charlotte.
Moore is averaging just 4.3 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 15.1 minutes across seven appearances this season. However, the 23-year-old forward is making the most of his playing time by shooting 63.2 percent from the field. With Cade Cunningham (hip) exiting Thursday's contest early, Moore could receive increased playing time if Cunningham is forced to miss any future contests.
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Pistons' Wendell Moore: Productive off bench
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Moore finished Sunday's 124-104 win over the Wizards with four points (1-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, two assists and two steals in 24 minutes.
With Tim Hardaway (head) sidelined, Moore has taken advantage of some newfound minutes. He's played at least 23 minutes in three straight contests, averaging 7.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.3 steals while shooting 56.2 percent from the field. His usage rate has been very low, however.
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